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Battle of Dan-no-ura

1185 • Yamaguchi Seeschlacht
Naval battle of Dan-no-ura in 1185. These are 2 left panels of 8 panels total. 《Emperor Antoku Engi Illustrated》8 width panels. "Emperor Antoku painting on gold paper" designated cultural property.

Naval battle of Dan-no-ura in 1185. These are 2 left panels of 8 panels total. 《Emperor Antoku Engi Illustrated》8 width panels. "Emperor Antoku painting on gold paper" designated cultural property.

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محل رخداد دان نو اورا در تنگه شیمونوسِکی

محل رخداد دان نو اورا در تنگه شیمونوسِکی

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下関市前田町の関門海峡沿い「平家の一杯水」と関門橋

下関市前田町の関門海峡沿い「平家の一杯水」と関門橋

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山口県下関市前田

山口県下関市前田

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大河ドラマでの壇ノ浦合戦の放映に合わせ新調された源氏と平家の紅白幟

大河ドラマでの壇ノ浦合戦の放映に合わせ新調された源氏と平家の紅白幟

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Map of battle of Dan-no-ura, Japan, 1185.

Map of battle of Dan-no-ura, Japan, 1185.

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Historical Overview

The Battle of Dan-no-ura was a major sea battle of the Genpei War, occurring at Dan-no-ura, in the Kanmon Straits off the southern tip of Honshū. On April 25, 1185, the fleet of the Minamoto ('Genji') clan, led by general Minamoto no Yoshitsune, defeated the fleet of the Taira clan (Heike). The morning rip tide was an advantage for the Taira, but turned to their disadvantage in the afternoon. The young Emperor Antoku was one of those who died among the Taira nobles.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Total Minamoto victory; end of the war.

Minamoto Clan

  • Commander: Minamoto no Yoshitsune
  • Strength: ca. 840 Schiffe
  • Casualties: Moderat

Taira Clan

  • Commander: Taira no Tomomori †
  • Strength: ca. 500 Schiffe
  • Casualties: Nahezu 100%

Strategic Context

Final decisive battle for the rule over Japan.

Conflict / War

Genpei War

Taira victory; ritual suicide of Yorimasa.

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